Allen Institute

Research Associate I, Lab Animal Services

Allen Institute

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Seattle • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $54,250 - $66,450 per year

About the role

  • Administration of compounds to mice (iv, ip, sc, po, im, ro, icv)
  • Perform euthanasia and tissue collections
  • Unwell animal triage
  • Pre- and post-operative care for mice
  • Follow SOPs, WIs, IACUC protocols, and regulatory requirements
  • Perform SOP and non-SOP procedures under limited supervision and/or guidance
  • Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and reporting using established methods
  • Work with Supervisor to adhere to appropriate management and prioritization of tasks and time, including daily and weekly scheduling
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders, both in writing and verbally, regarding assigned tasks and responsibilities
  • Perform daily vivarium maintenance, and any shift specific operational procedures after training
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in a life science or related field
  • 2+ years of related work experience and/or training
  • AALAS certification is a plus
  • Exceptional manual dexterity and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of mouse genetics, anatomy, and behavior
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Intermediate level ability with MS Office, Office 365 and SharePoint
  • Ability to learn other custom software systems (LIMS, LabTracks)
  • Experience with creating and maintaining Power Apps and Power Automate
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
administration of compoundseuthanasiatissue collectionpre-operative carepost-operative careSOP proceduresvivarium maintenancemouse geneticsmouse anatomymouse behavior
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommunication skillsmanual dexteritytask prioritizationtime management
Certifications
AALAS certification